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Friday, May 22, 2020

WESTMINCOM: 68 former terrorists receive aid in Maguindanao

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page ( May 21, 2020): 68 former terrorists receive aid in Maguindanao

Sixty-eight former terrorists received livelihood assistance from the provincial government of Maguindanao yesterday, March 20.

Governor Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu distributed to said returnees 68 units of farm machinery and input, such as kuliglig, tractors, fertilizers, and vegetable seedlings.

Col. Joel Mamon, officer-in-charge of the 601st Infantry Brigade, facilitated said turnover through collaboration with the provincial government that rallies its advocacy slogan, "Gobyernong may malasakit sa Maguindanao," for peace, security, and progress in the province.

“The brigade endeavors to provide a livelihood to the rebel returnees amidst the economic setback experienced by the province due to the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Col. Mamon.

Said local terrorists surrendered to the 7th and 33rd Infantry Battalions from January to April 2020.

This is the third time that the provincial government extended livelihood assistance to former rebels.

"We are fulfilling our commitment to help rebel returnees be reintegrated into the mainstream society and live a peaceful life with their families," said Gov. Sangki-Mangudadatu.

The turnover was graced by Brig. Gen. Efren Baluyot, commander of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Brig. Gen. Roberto Capulong, commander of the 602nd Infantry Brigade, Colonel Joel Mamon, officer-in-charge of the 601st Infantry Brigade, Pol. Brig. Gen. Manuel Abu, director of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, and Pol. Col. Arnold Santiago, director of the Provincial Police Office-Maguindanao.

"It is very fulfilling to live in peace and harmony and be a productive citizen and instrument of development. We call on the other rest of our brothers who are still contemplating to come out and take advantage of the livelihood programs implemented by the government,” said Brig. Gen. Baluyot.

Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, commander of the Joint Task Force Central, ensured the active intervention of the military in the capitulation and reintegration of former rebels in the area.

Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command, said, “The mutual cooperation only shows that the military and all other sectors are sincere in ensuring the accomplishment of the government’s program for former rebels.”

“Those who wish to cross the line will receive the sincere assistance of our troops on the ground,” he added.

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